How Lufthansa Industry Solutions is preparing for the Quantum Age!

Is your company's data safe from future quantum attacks? Learn how Lufthansa is preparing for the 'collect now, decode later' threat.

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An overview of the current quantum computing landscape

Major tech companies and governments are heavily investing in quantum hardware, signaling that quantum processing units (QPUs) will soon become a commodity compute resource.

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Defining Lufthansa's strategic focus for quantum technology

Lufthansa Industry Solutions focuses on practical applications by identifying three strategic pillars: post-quantum cryptography, quantum in aviation, and optimization for maintenance and logistics.

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How to prepare for threats with post-quantum cryptography

Businesses should start identifying encryption use cases and re-encrypting data now to defend against future "collect now, decode later" attacks using post-quantum cryptography standards.

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Using quantum algorithms for airport gate assignment

The complex problem of assigning airport gates becomes nearly unsolvable with classical methods when passenger itineraries are included, but quantum-inspired algorithms can provide viable solutions.

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Applying quantum to complex airline planning processes

Research is underway to apply quantum computing to solve interdependent airline planning challenges like aircraft rotation, crew disruption management, and flight route optimization.

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Optimizing logistics and maintenance with quantum-ready solutions

Quantum-inspired optimization is already delivering value in complex logistics for companies like Mercedes-Benz and in aircraft maintenance planning for Lufthansa Technik.

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Practical resources for starting your quantum journey

Developers can begin exploring quantum computing and optimization using accessible frameworks like Kiskit and Pyomo or by experimenting with the IBM Quantum Circuit Composer.